With more than 30 years of experience representing clients with dignity and integrity, Ronald D. McIver offers expert criminal defense representation in Red Bluff and Tehama County. As a former Deputy District Attorney with death penalty case experience, he guides clients through every step of the judicial process.

Matt Smith found himself drawn to the law field early in life. His first job was at the County Clerk Recorder's Office. He competed in parliamentary procedures at the national level before college. Matthew majored in Economics and minored in Russian Language. While in law school he was appointed by the court as a criminal defense investigator. He personally investigated over 700 felony cases including homicide and child abuse cases. Matt has valuable experience as a volunteer firefighter, he has responded to DUI Crashes and has gained knowledge about how facts and evidence are collected at the scene. He has...

The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.

EXPERIENCE Prior to earning my Juris Doctor Degree I worked as a Paralegal for numerous Law Firms in Chico, Yuba City, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. In the 15 years employed as a Paralegal I acquired extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Workers Compensation, under the direct supervision of highly skilled attorneys. In 2002 I was hired as an Associate Attorney with Law Offices of Matthew E. Williamson, a Firm based in Monterey and Pebble Beach, California. In 2003 I became a full partner of the Chico based office, and in 2004...

The person who handles your immigration case provides a important service that will impact your future in this country. There are many people who say they can fix your papers - but they often do not know what they are doing. Notorios advertise themselves as Immigration Attorneys, but they are not. They have no education or training in immigration. USCIS and ICE will not even allow them in a government building. You must be careful when choosing an Immigration Attorney. Anyone can pass the bar, become an attorney, and one day say “I do immigration,”...

Lead Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained police officers and teaches at the local college. If you need a Butte County, Glenn County or Chico DUI attorney, call us.

Douglas L. Gardner has been practicing Criminal Law in California's North State for almost 30 years, spending 2 years in the Shasta County Public Defender's Office and 20 years in the Shasta County District Attorney's Office. He has been in private practice now for over 7 years handling strictly criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. He travels to Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Trinity, Siskiyou and Glenn Counties.

I practice law primarily in Butte and Glenn Counties in Northern California representing clients charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and Criminal Offenses. I personally handle all of my cases from the initial interview through jury trial (if the case goes that far), and I am ready to help you get the best result in your case. Call today to schedule a free Consultation to discuss your case and options. Please visit my website for more information.

Amazingly, Ms.Chan is one of the few attorneys that has likely won many difficult cases, but not charged high hourly fees. General civil law litigation, family law issues/trials, animal cases, including alleged animal abuse and seizure. DEFENSE LITIGATION. ----->In a two week trial, results published in VERDICT SEARCH May 2013 [premise liability] Attorney is available for both Northern and Southern CA cases. http://www.criminaldefenseattorneychico.com/ CRIMINAL LAW CASES website ...

I have been involved in the criminal justice system for much of my adult life- as a Probation Officer, Deputy District Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore, and for the past 23 years as a committed fighter for the rights of the accused in Shasta County. I gained family law experience working in the facilitator's office as the Shasta Co. Superior Court Self-Help Attorney, and I enjoy assisting and empowering people to successfully access the judicial system.

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.